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“But this is a thing that I know--to live with fear is not to live at all. A man will die every moment he is afraid.”

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In this epic fantasy, a young protagonist navigates a world of political intrigue and magical forces, as they strive to fulfill a prophecy that could change the fate of their kingdom. more

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Deanna Raybourn

Deanna Raybourn is an Australian author of historical novels, known for her works that blend suspense and romance set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in England. Born on June 17, 1968, Raybourn graduated from the Australian National University. more

“Because this exact leaf had to grow in that exact way, in that exact place, so that precise wind could tear it from that precise branch and make it fly into this exact face at that exact moment. And, if just one of those tiny little things had never had happened, I'd never have met ya. Which makes this leaf the most important leaf in human history”

Ifs Way Humans Littles Important Moments Faces Grows Happened Tears Wind Mets Tiny Branches Just One Little Things Precise Leafs Human History

Author:Neil Cross

“I need someone who can keep up with me, not some sickly creature that looks as if he’s doddering off to the grave.”

Ifs Needs Looks Creatures Graves

Book:Clockwork Princess

Source: Clockwork Princess

“You said I am a good man," he said. "But I am not that good a man. And I am--I am catastrophically in love with you.”

Men Said Love You Good Man Princess Will Herondale Clockwork Clockwork Princess

Book:The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess

Source: The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess

“I thought how strange it had never occurred to me before that I was only purely happy until I was nine years old.”

Years Strange Nine Nine Years Bell Jar

Book:the bell jar

Source: the bell jar

“I’m talking to you more than I speak with my mahmen.” “I thought your mother was dead.” “She is.” “You have a very low standard for communication.”

Mother Speak Talking Communication Lows Standards

Book:Lover At Last: A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood

Source: Lover At Last: A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood

“Qhuinn took a step forward, with the intention of stepping in, in the event the Brother locked hands on the SOB’s skinny neck: Someone should probably catch the head before it bounced all over their hosts’ rugs. And the deadweight of the body. Seemed only hospitable.”

Should Body Hands Steps Events Brother Intention Necks Host Locked Skinny Steps Forward

Book:Lover at Last: Number 11 in series

Source: Lover at Last: Number 11 in series

“I am going to pretend that all life is just a game which I must play as skilfully and fairly as I can. If I lose, I am going to shrug my shoulders and laugh—also if I win.”

Ifs I Can Play Life Is Games Winning Loses Laughing Shoulders Troubles In Life

Book:Daddy-Long-Legs

Source: Daddy-Long-Legs

“To my surprise, Joscelin rose. ‘Phedre-’ He began, then halted. Sitting below him, I watched him smile to himself, quiet and private. ‘Phedre yields with a willow’s grace,’ he said softly. ‘And endures with the strength of mountains. Without her, life would be calm; and yet lack all meaning.”

Said Would Be Grace Quiet Mountain Sitting Rose Surprise Endure Calm Yield

Author:Jacqueline Carey

“I hate to break it to you, but if he's interested in your highly personal areas, he probably isn't interested in your sisters.”

Ifs Hate Break Areas I Hate

Book:Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instruments Series (5 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass; City of Fallen Angels, City of Lost Souls

Source: Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instruments Series (5 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass; City of Fallen Angels, City of Lost Souls

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